Expanding Pathways to Careers in Semiconductors and Nanomanufacturing

Stony Brook University, Professors Carlos Colosqui (Mechanical Engineering) and Surita Bhatia (Chemistry) have been awarded a $1 million National Science Foundation grant to launch a new learning initiative designed to broaden access to high-skill careers in semiconductors, microelectronics, and advanced manufacturing.

The Experiential Learning Explorations in Advanced Nanomanufacturing (ELEAN) program is a collaborative effort led by Stony Brook University in partnership with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and industry leaders GlobalFoundries and Wolfspeed.

Each year, the program will offer 25 students a powerful combination of paid traineeships, career coaching, mentorship, and direct engagement with industry experts, providing hands-on experience in critical fields such as nanomanufacturing and semiconductor technologies.

By combining career coaching and mentorship with real-world industry exposure, the program aims to build a diverse, well-prepared workforce ready to meet the rapidly growing demands of the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Applications are open now through the NSF-ETAP system: Apply here.